Scottsdale, AZ – Velvet Taco, the acclaimed national restaurant brand known for its globally inspired tacos, late night hours, irresistible sides, Boozy Libations, and red velvet cake, is coming to Old Town Scottsdale. Opening on November 4th inside the space that once housed Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar, this two-story flagship will be Velvet Taco’s first in Arizona.
Located at 4166 N. Scottsdale Rd., the 3,081-square foot restaurant will greet guests with an 88-seat dining room and a 20-seat outdoor patio, perfect for alfresco dining. Combining Velvet Taco’s industrial yet creative design with Scottsdale’s unique spirit, the new location brims with bright pops of color, exterior neon lighting, natural wood textures and irreverent wall murals.
Historically known as a destination for visitors to explore new and exciting dining options and nightlife experiences, Old Town Scottsdale is the ideal neighborhood for Velvet Taco’s first Phoenix opening. Velvet Taco, open as late as 3 a.m. on weekends, will bring a new kind of taco to Scottsdale’s already flourishing taco culture.
“At Velvet Taco, we have set out to reimagine what a taco can be, drawing inspiration from cultures all over the world and delivering them to our guests with the tortilla as the vessel,” says CEO Clay Dover. “The Scottsdale community is rich in art and culture, which makes it a natural fit to launch Velvet Taco in the Phoenix market. We are thrilled to officially open our doors next month, introducing Arizonans our bold brand and globe-trotting flavors.”
Velvet Taco’s menu is anything but ordinary. With over 20 tacos inspired by global cuisines, guests are sure to have an experience worth coming back for. Each item is made from scratch, and it doesn’t stop there. Velvet Taco’s chefs use ingredients that are seasonal and fresh, delivering high-quality, trend-setting dining experiences. Some favorites are the Spicy Tikka Chicken made with crispy chicken tenders and buttered cilantro basmati rice; Beer Battered Cauliflower with queso blanco, corn pico de gallo, and candied pepitas; and the Cuban Pig, spotlighting low and slow cooked pulled pork. Little ones even have a menu just for them, featuring chicken, steak, quesadillas, tacos, tenders, and tots. To satisfy sweet tooths, visitors can indulge in the brand’s coveted Red Velvet Cake – a double-layered, moist cake topped with cream cheese frosting and a signature cajeta sauce as the ideal end to an order.
Menu items pair perfectly with Velvet Taco’s Boozy Libations such as the Kick Ass Margarita, Paloma, and Sangrita Swirl, a red wine blend, frozen kick ass margarita.
Part of Velvet Taco’s recipe for success is a constantly evolving menu packed with weekly features, promo nights, and more:
Weekly Taco Feature (WTF):
To keep things interesting, Velvet Taco rolls out an innovative new taco every week, chosen based on what’s in season, location, holidays and more.
Say What?! Combo: For $14.50, diners can build their own combo, choosing any two tacos, an individual side, and a fountain drink. Guests can also swap the fountain drink for a Boozy Libation (small for an extra $6; large for an extra $9).
Backdoor Chicken: Available on Mondays for a limited time only, the Backdoor Chicken is a whole rotisserie chicken, brined and marinated in-house for 48 hours, then roasted over an open flame. Coming in at $15 (cash only), it comes with six corn tortillas, three sides and Velvet Taco’s signature scratch-made “heat sauce.”
The Velvet Room: For those who cannot get enough of Velvet Taco, The Velvet Room is an exclusive loyalty program with alluring benefits, including VIP experiences, personalized rewards and limited-time offerings. For additional information or to sign up, visit velvettaco.com/the-velvet-room.
Velvet Taco Scottsdale will be located at 4166 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale, AZ. Open Sunday to Thursday from 11am – 11pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11am – 3am. To learn more, visit https://www.velvettaco.com/location/scottsdale/.
About Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco reimagines global flavors to create a menu full of inventive, scratch made tacos, taking guests on a sensory world tour. The trailblazing fast-casual restaurant offers 20 imaginative taco recipes, unforgettable sidekicks such as its signature Red Curry Coconut Queso and classic Elote, along with its namesake Red Velvet Cake, and the fan-favorite Kick-Ass Margarita. To keep things interesting, the brand offers a Weekly Taco Feature (better known as the WTF), rolling out a new taco creation each week. Velvet Taco introduced its unique, globally inspired taco offerings to Dallas, Texas, in 2011. Since then, the brand has consistently shattered taco-making boundaries with its handcrafted creations, establishing nearly 50 locations across the United States. Velvet Taco has received dozens of local and national accolades; it was notably awarded Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2016 “Hot Concept” designation and 2020’s MenuMasters Award in the Best Limited-Time Offer category for its Weekly Taco. For more information, including a complete menu, visit velvettaco.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram @VelvetTaco.
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